He had previously heard that old Daoist from Star-Picking Palace say that he hadn’t even reached Foundation Establishment.

Foundation Establishment must be one of the recognized realms here.

"The Sacred Body, however, is different from the usual."

Elder Zongming stroked his white beard and said seriously:

"Feel free to reveal your true strength, I, as your teacher, will take a look."

Though he hadn’t officially accepted Yang Yan as a disciple yet, Zongming had clearly already regarded Yang Yan as one.

Yang Yan actually didn’t know what his Celestial Flood Dragon Saint Body meant here and was eager to learn more about it.

"Yes."

Without hesitation, Yang Yan openly released the restraint on his body, displaying his power.

Indeed, living within the Hidden World, he’d long since cultivated this habit.

He couldn’t constantly expose his realm to outsiders and become a target for everyone.

But he never expected that even with Zongming’s precautions, he couldn’t see through him.

It seemed the old Daoist from Star-Picking Palace, who saw through Yang Yan’s cultivation realm with a glance, was indeed skilled.

Just by the realm, Yang Yan ranked Zongming and that person from Star-Picking Palace respectively.

"Perfect completion of Qi Cultivation eighth layer, about to enter the ninth layer, impressive, impressive."

Elder Zongming nodded with satisfaction, his face beaming with joy.

Indeed.

Born with a Sacred Body, even without the aid of worldly resources, training is bound to be twice the result with half the effort, progressing rapidly.

The Dao Sacred Body is no trifling matter.

"But from today, you shall announce your cultivation as complete Qi Cultivation sixth layer, understood?"

"Yes."

Yang Yan fully understood.

He also didn’t wish to push himself into the spotlight.

Right now, he only wanted to figure out how he ended up here and find a way to return.

He didn’t even know the situation back on Earth, whether the Demon Race army had successfully conquered the Hidden World, or if it had already turned into a living Purgatory.

Then, Elder Zongming briefly introduced the realm divisions and some matters concerning Ancient Abyss Sect to Yang Yan.

Finally, he earnestly instructed Yang Yan on some matters before sending someone to escort him back to the small wooden hut in the Outer Courtyard...

According to Elder Zongming:

"Sacred Body matters are significant, the sect will conceal it for you for a few days. For now, stay in the Outer Courtyard as an Outer Sect disciple."

"After the sect’s new disciples competition, I will formally accept you as my disciple!"

His meaning was clear: Yang Yan was to win an honor, then be accepted as a disciple.

By then, openly and honorably, other sects, even if they came upon hearing the news, would have to weigh the Dao Sect’s rules.

Dao Sect, a top-tier second-rate sect, controls countless star systems and dozens of third-rate sects.

The seventh-tier faction, Ancient Abyss Sect, naturally being one of them.

The sects range from ninth-tier to first-tier denominations.

Although these lower-tier sects aren’t directly managed by Dao Sect.

Dao Sect, however, retains absolute control.

Because they have a Law Enforcement Alliance established in each star system.

It’s not just Ancient Abyss Sect; all sects in this realm are subject to the Law Enforcement Alliance’s restraint.

Cultivation realm division ranges from Qi Cultivation first to ninth layer, breaking through the ninth layer leads to Foundation Establishment.

Surpassing Foundation Establishment comes Golden Core, longevity spans millennia within reach.

Over Golden Core lies Nascent Soul, naturally understanding Space Law.

Elder Zongming is the Nascent Soul Stage ancestor of Ancient Abyss Sect.

The art of Instant Teleportation is precisely a Nascent Soul ancestor’s signature.

Beyond Nascent Soul lies Divinity Transformation.

After Divinity Transformation, Elder Zongming did not elaborate.

Yang Yan’s current location is the Great Zhou Kingdom’s seventh-tier sect, Ancient Abyss Sect.

The place where Ancient Abyss Sect is located is a star called Youfeng, a seventh-level literary star.

Youfeng Star is at least several dozen times larger than present-day Earth; it is a typical Cultivation Star.

Within it lies countless Mortal Realms, sects established widely.

Yet only the top ten sects are notable.

These top ten sects are all seventh-tier sects, Ancient Abyss Sect being one of them!

Below them are a few eighth-tier sects and countless ninth-tier factions.

Sixth-tier sects can already govern an entire Cultivation Star System, known as sixth-level Cultivation Star!

According to Elder Zongming, Yang Yan’s Celestial Flood Dragon Saint Body could elevate Youfeng Star from a seventh-level Cultivation Star to fifth-level, or even above fourth-level existence!

When Yang Yan grows up, if he remains in Ancient Abyss Sect, the sect will inevitably transform into a fourth-tier grand sect, dominating one or even multiple star systems would not be impossible!

Yang Yan donned his unique Outer Sect disciple’s azure robe and briskly strode along the bluestone path.

Unexpectedly, even with such talent, he couldn’t escape the fate of an Outer Sect disciple!

"Haha! How was it? Junior Yang Yan has returned from testing his aptitude?"

"Why so late? Did you manage to secure a Named Disciple position after much hardship?!"

As Yang Yan approached the Outer Courtyard, nearing his shabby wooden hut, Sun Hai, with his ill-intentioned face, appeared once more before Yang Yan.

Although Yang Yan possessed a Sacred Body, at the time, everyone only saw the column of light.

Very few could actually discern Yang Yan’s appearance.

Moreover, with a gag order in place, those knowing the truth were even fewer.

Yang Yan first furrowed his brows slightly; previously, he’d put up pretenses with Sun Hai, but now it was unnecessary.

"Yes, I’ve returned."

Yang Yan replied nonchalantly and then coldly said:

"Please step aside, Senior Sun; you’re blocking my path."

Now, having received Elder Zongming’s promise, Sun Hai, a clownish figure, was entirely beneath Yang Yan’s notice.

Sun Hai, seeing Yang Yan dismiss him, found his face suddenly hard to keep together.

But accidentally spotting the azure Outer Sect disciple uniform in Yang Yan’s arms, his heart faltered instantly.

"So Junior Yang has advanced to the Outer Sect, congratulations, congratulations! I’m the imprudent one. Junior, how about coming to my humble abode for a visit?"

Almost immediately, Sun Hai plastered on a smiling face, his changeling nature unmistakably apparent.

Seeing Yang Yan completely unmoved, Sun Hai quickly added:

"I joined before you, and I know quite a few other Outer Sect senior and junior brothers too; celebrating with them would be wonderful!"

At this point, Sun Hai addressed Yang Yan with "senior" and "junior" repeatedly, seemingly expressing great care for him.

If not for his snobby front followed by sycophantic flattery, Yang Yan could have easily been fooled by his enthusiasm.

Then Yang Yan noticed that plump face in the distance, and his eyes brightened.

Impatiently waving Sun Hai away, he bluntly refused:

"There’s no need for that, Senior Sun is busy cultivating, I dare not disturb you too much. I have some personal matters to handle, goodbye!"

With those words, Yang Yan gave Sun Hai no further chance to speak and boldly strode past him.

Sun Hai glared sullenly at Yang Yan’s back; his clenched fists trembled slightly.

Isn’t it just luck that got you into the Outer Sect?

At most, you’re nothing but a low-grade Spirit Body!

Soon I’ll speak to Senior Wu a few times, with his mid-grade Spirit Body, he surely won’t let a country bumpkin like you be so arrogant!